Table 3. Comparison of significant bond lengths () for RhP3Cl3water and IrP3Cl3water .
| Compound | MP1 | MP2 | MP3 | MCl1 | MCl2 | MCl3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RhP3Cl3water | 2.279(2) | 2.295(3) | 2.292(2) | 2.450(2) | 2.444(3) | 2.436(3) |
| IrP3Cl3water | 2.2787(18) | 2.2880(19) | 2.2912(17) | 2.4320(19) | 2.4469(18) | 2.4451(19) |